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Scotland’s nightmare exposes major Euro 2024 problem – but leaves one reason for optimism

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Is it too soon for the meme from ? It feels like it should be too soon for the meme from . But after made the worst possible start to their campaign, in in Munich, Ewan McGregor’s Renton may have an addition to his iconic monologue on Scottishness. Scotland never win anything, we are the lowest of the low, and after 45 minutes of their biggest game in 26 years, we head into half time three goals down, a player down, no shots, no corners, no nothing..

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